[NFBF-Tampa] Extremely Urgent: Clarification of Upcoming Meeting dates, times, & Locations

[Debbie Malone]

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On Sat, Oct 11, 2025, 3:57 PM Dan hicks via NFBF-Tampa <
nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I have signed up to speak.
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> I noticed that the sign-up website says: “If you wish to provide printed
> materials for the meeting, you must bring 15 copies to the Delegation
> Chair's district office (Suite 210, 1101 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL
> 33602-3613
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1101+Channelside+Drive+Tampa,+FL+33602-3613?entry=gmail&source=g>)
> seven days before the event.” Marion, are you or Debbie or someone else
> planning to get at least 15 copies of the final and perfect version of the
> resolution to the appropriate office by the Tuesday, October 14?
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> I hope to see a lot of us there.
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>
>
> Dan Hicks
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> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *marion.gwizdala---
> via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Friday, October 10, 2025 5:32 AM
> *To:* 'NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List' <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* marion.gwizdala at gmail.com
> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] Extremely Urgent: Clarification of Upcoming
> Meeting dates, times, & Locations
>
>
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> Dear Tampa Bay Chapter Members & Supporters,
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>                 In the haste to rally our members and supporters to take
> action on the critical issue concerning the dissolution of HART, some
> inaccurate information was shared; I apologize for the confusion. There are
> a number of meetings that are essential each of us make every effort to
> attend. Public transportation is not only essential for those of us who are
> blind or otherwise disabled, it is also an essential public service. Debbie
> has collected great statistics about the importance of HART, not only to
> those of us who are disabled but to the public interest. She will
> distribute talking points and action items and these may include some of
> the same information shared here, along with more details.
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>
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>                 Here are the upcoming meetings we need you to attend.
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> Wednesday, October 15, 2025; 9:00 a.m.
>
> Board of County Commission (BOCC)
>
> 601 E. Kennedy Blvd
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/601+E.+Kennedy+Blvd?entry=gmail&source=g>
> .
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> Second Floor Board Room
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> We will present our NFB of Florida resolution concerning HART. All
> speakers must sign up no more than forty-eight hours prior to the meeting
> but at least thirty minutes prior. Each speaker will have three minutes to
> speak. Whether you speak or not, please plan to attend and wear your yellow
> shirt.
>
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> Thursday, October 16, 2025; 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
>
> HART ADA Accessibility Committee Meeting
>
> HART Operations Operations Center
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> 1201 E. 7th Avenue
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> Third Floor Board Room
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> We will read our resolution again and urge members to wear your yellow
> shirts and speak up if you feel comfortable!
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>
>
> Tuesday, October 21, 2025; 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
>
> Pepin Hospitality Center
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> 4121 N. 50
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/4121+N.+50?entry=gmail&source=g>th
> Street
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> Tampa, Florida 33610
>
> All these meetings are important; however, this is the most important of
> all. The sponsor of the bill and all of our state legislators will be in
> attendance at this meeting. The deadline to sign up to speak is Saturday,
> October 11. Here is the link to sign up
>
> State Legislative Delegation | Hillsborough County, FL
> <https://hcfl.gov/government/government-relations/state-legislative-delegation>
>
>
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> Monday, November 3, 2025; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
>
> HART Board of Directors Meeting
>
> 1201 E. 7th Avenue
>
> Third Floor Board Room
>
> Another presentation of our resolution to the HART  Board of Directors.
> Media always covers these meetings, so wear your yellow shirts and speak up
> if you feel comfortable!
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> Merry and I will be at every meeting we can. We hope you will do the same!
>
>
>
> Fraternally yours,
>
> Marion Gwizdala
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